Building Neighborhoods Where People Live, Learn, Work, and Play

A grassy hill in Sunset Park, Brooklyn overlooking the New York City skyline at sunset. People sit on the grass and benches, enjoying the view. The sky is partly cloudy, with the sun casting warm light on the scene. Tall buildings are visible in the distance.

New York is a city of five boroughs, each with its own wealth of opportunities, culture, and identity.

Building neighborhoods where people live, learn, work, and play means shaping the growth of industry clusters and business districts, bringing jobs closer to where people live, and making sure our neighborhoods serve all New Yorkers’ needs.

We do this by delivering more spaces that bring jobs and essential services, and by strategically developing our properties to drive new business activity across all five boroughs:

The Bronx

Home to world-famous Yankee Stadium and the New York Botanical Gardens, the Bronx is known for its iconic architecture, sprawling green spaces, and beloved cultural attractions.

Aerial rendering of Kingsbridge Armory, a large brick building with a curved glass roof, surrounded by residential and commercial buildings. A train is visible on tracks in the foreground, with greenery and a body of water in the background.

Together for Kingsbridge Vision Plan

A $200 million, community-led vision for the future redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory.

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Bronx Projects

Aerial rendering of Bronx Point in New York City shows highways, buildings, a river, and distant Manhattan skyscrapers under a partly cloudy sky.
Bronx
Bronx Point
In Progress
Rendering of Edenwald Recreation Center by Marvel Architects. A modern building with a red and white facade is surrounded by trees. Cars are parked on the street, and a few people walk along the sidewalk. The sky is partly cloudy, with sunlight casting a warm glow over the scene.
Bronx
Edenwald Recreation Center
In Progress
Photo of Hunts Point Landing by Matthew Nielsen Landscape Architects. A couple walks on a paved path in a park under a blue sky with scattered clouds. Lush green grass and scattered rocks are on the left, along with a variety of trees. Lamp posts line the path.
Bronx
Hunts Point Peninsula
In Progress
Photo of Hunts Point Landing by Elizabeth Felicella. A concrete pier extends over calm waters with rocks in the foreground. A person is seen walking along the pier. The horizon shows a bridge in the distance under a clear sky.
Bronx
Hunts Point Resiliency
In Progress
Aerial view of Kingsbridge Armory building with red brick walls and twin turrets, surrounded by NYC streets and greenery. The large, curved metal roof contrasts with the urban landscape, and several vehicles are visible on the roads nearby.
Bronx
Kingsbridge Armory
In Progress
Photo of Lower Concourse by Scott A Ettin. A wide river flows through Bronx, New York with a bridge spanning across it, surrounded by tall apartment buildings and trees under a clear blue sky.
Bronx
Lower Concourse
In Progress
NYC Ferry on the East River with the Brooklyn Bridge to the left and Manhattan skyscrapers in the background under a clear blue sky.
Citywide
NYC Ferry
In Progress
Aerial rendering of Spofford Redevelopment by Gilbane Development Company featuring modern high-rise buildings with solar panels, surrounded by streets and greenery. Nearby are older buildings interspersed with trees. The sky is clear with scattered clouds.
Bronx
Spofford Redevelopment Project
In Progress

Brooklyn

Brooklyn, the city’s largest borough by population, is known for its rich history, incredible diversity, and unmatched cultural scene.

Aerial rendering of Climate Innovation Hub at Brooklyn Army Terminal showing a waterfront area with boats docked, a parking lot, buildings, and a distant NYC skyline in the background.

Climate Innovation Hub at BAT

A $100 million investment to serve as NYC’s home for clean tech innovation, manufacturing and climate innovation startups.

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Brooklyn Projects

Photo of Willoughby Square by Kreg Holt. A large outdoor chess set sits on green grass, with people sitting under white umbrellas in the background near planter boxes and buildings. A few blue lounge chairs are scattered on the lawn.
Brooklyn
Abolitionist Place
In Progress
Elevated train platform filled with people runs alongside a street lined with parked cars and colorful graffiti-covered walls. Buildings and trees are visible in the background under a clear blue sky. Photo of Broadway Junction by John Muggenborg/NYCEDC.
Brooklyn
Broadway Junction and East New York
In Progress
Aerial view of Brooklyn Army Terminal showing a large waterfront complex with expansive beige buildings surrounded by parking lots. The complex is adjacent to a body of water with piers. Urban area with roads and greenery in the background. Photo by Albert Vecerka/NYCEDC.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Army Terminal
A waterfront view with a large, multi-story Brooklyn Army Terminal building on the left, to demonstrate the Climate Innovation Hub program. A road with yellow lines curves near the building. A parking area and dock are visible behind, with ships on the water and distant shoreline under a partly cloudy sky.
Climate Innovation Hub at BAT
Aerial view of Coney Island Beach with people, adjacent buildings, and a ferris wheel-like structure.
Brooklyn
Coney Island
In Progress
Aerial view of Manhattan Cruise Terminal featuring New York City skyline with tall skyscrapers. Cruise ships are docked at piers on the Hudson River. Clear sky and scattered clouds, with waterfront buildings visible in the foreground. Photo by C. Taylor Crothers/NYCEDC.
Brooklyn, Manhattan
Cruise NYC
In Progress
Rendering of Flatbush Caton Market showing a modern mid-rise apartment building with glass and brick exterior, large windows, and retail space on the ground floor, situated on an NYC street with trees, people, and shops nearby under a blue sky.
Brooklyn
Flatbush Central
In Progress
Ornate theater interior of the Kings Theatre with luxurious red curtains and gold detailing. The ceiling features intricate patterns and chandeliers. Rows of empty red seats face the grand stage, which is framed by elaborate architectural elements.
Brooklyn
Kings Theatre
Completed
Photo of LeFrak Center at Lakeside shows people of all ages ice skating on a large outdoor rink at dusk, surrounded by trees and a modern pavilion, with some skaters in motion and others standing along the edges. Courtesy of Michael Moran.
Brooklyn
LeFrak Center at Lakeside
Completed
Exterior of Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center. A large brick building with arched windows and modern glass addition, lit up at dusk. Cars and a cyclist move along the street, and an American flag is visible near the main entrance.
Brooklyn
Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center (Bedford Union Armory)
In Progress
NYC Ferry on the East River with the Brooklyn Bridge to the left and Manhattan skyscrapers in the background under a clear blue sky.
Citywide
NYC Ferry
In Progress
Aerial view of Pier 6, a narrow, elongated island surrounded by water. The island has sparse greenery, scattered structures, and several parked vehicles. Theres a mix of vegetation and industrial-looking areas, with docks visible along the edges.
Brooklyn
Pier 6 Redevelopment
In Progress
Aerial view of Brooklyn Army Terminal, a large waterfront warehouse complex with numerous parking lots filled with cars. The area is surrounded by industrial buildings, green spaces, and docks extending into the water.
Pilots at BAT
Aerial view of Brooklyn Army Terminal with a large body of water in the foreground. Buildings and streets extend into the distance under a clear blue sky, with green spaces and docks along the shoreline. Photo by Albert Vecerka/NYCEDC.
Brooklyn
Sunset Park District
In Progress

Manhattan

Manhattan is known as the global capital of commerce, renowned for its iconic attractions, towering skyscrapers, and unparalleled cultural offerings.

Rendering of SPARC Kips Bay. A New York City scape view of a modern urban area featuring several high-rise glass buildings. The sun casts a warm glow, reflecting off the structures. In the background, a skyline of taller skyscrapers is visible against a hazy sky.

Science Park and Research Campus (SPARC) Kips Bay

A first-of-its-kind job and education hub for life sciences, healthcare, and public health.

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Manhattan Projects

Header image of 42nd Street Development Project. Crowds of people cross the busy 42nd Street in Times Square, New York City, surrounded by tall buildings, bright billboards, and neon signs for attractions like Madame Tussauds and Harry Potter.
Manhattan
42nd Street Development Project
Completed
Aerial view of 79th Street Boat Basin with several boats docked at multiple piers, surrounded by calm water and bordered by a curved road, trees, and grassy areas.
Manhattan
79th Street Boat Basin
In Progress
Pathway along 107th Street Pier & Bobby Wagner Walk Reconstruction with a tree and railing on the right. A bridge spans the water, and residential buildings are in the background. The sky is partly cloudy.
Manhattan
107th Street Pier & Bobby Wagner Walk Reconstruction
In Progress
A man speaks to an audience panel of three seated people and one standing woman at 126th St African Burial Exhibition with a banner reading Reclaiming History, Reinvesting in East Harlem in a room with large windows showing an NYC street outside. Photo by Kreg Holt/NYCEDC.
Manhattan
126th Street Harlem African Burial Ground Memorial and Mixed-Use Project
In Progress
Rendering of the new interior of ABC No Rio shows a modern, minimalist art gallery with large monochrome photographs on white walls and a polished concrete floor. A photo on the left reads HERE NOW in red letters. The space is well-lit with spotlights on the ceiling.
Manhattan
ABC No Rio
In Progress
Current state of Academy Street Waterfront Park. A cracked concrete walkway runs alongside a river with old wooden pilings in the water. Leafless trees line the path, and apartment buildings stand in the background under a clear blue sky.
Manhattan
Academy Street and North Cove Waterfront Parks
In Progress
Aerial view of Chatham/Kimlau Square in New York City's Chinatown. A busy intersection with many cars, taxis, and people crossing the street. A small park with a statue and American flags is visible in the lower left corner. Multiple crosswalks and traffic signals are present.
Manhattan
Chinatown Connections
In Progress
Street view photo of Civic Hall at Union Square. A glass office building with reflections of another tall building on its facade, with traffic lights and crosswalks visible.
Manhattan
Civic Hall - The Bernard Goldstein Center
Completed
Aerial view of Manhattan Cruise Terminal featuring New York City skyline with tall skyscrapers. Cruise ships are docked at piers on the Hudson River. Clear sky and scattered clouds, with waterfront buildings visible in the foreground. Photo by C. Taylor Crothers/NYCEDC.
Brooklyn, Manhattan
Cruise NYC
In Progress
Rendering of Manhattan Waterfront Greenway with people strolling and sitting on benches. Green trees and shrubs line the path. A cyclist rides nearby. An iron bridge spans the river, with tall buildings in the background. The sky is clear and blue.
Manhattan
East Midtown Waterfront
In Progress
A modern pavilion with a glowing red roof stands on East River Waterfront Esplanade at night, surrounded by tall NYC buildings with illuminated windows and a large docked ship to the right.
Manhattan
East River Waterfront Esplanade
In Progress
Rendering of Essex Crossing by Moso Studio. A modern urban complex at dusk with multiple high-rise buildings featuring glass facades. The lower levels are lit with storefronts, including a visible sign for The Market Line. Pedestrians walk in the surrounding plaza lined with trees.
Manhattan
Essex Crossing Development (Seward Park)
In Progress
A bustling Essex Market with shops and food stalls. People explore different levels, accessed by stairs. The ceiling features a large, textured design. Glass windows let in natural light, and signage indicates various vendors, creating a vibrant atmosphere. Photo by Nina LoSchiavo.
Manhattan
Essex Market
Aerial view of Gansevoort Square: A brick industrial building with loading docks, parked cars, and a sign reading "Mitchell Beef." Urban landscape visible in the background.
Manhattan
Gansevoort Square
In Progress
Rendering of Harlem River Greenway. A vibrant park scene with people relaxing on grass, cycling, and walking. Lush green trees dot the landscape. The large, steel Manhattan Bridge spans the sky, set against a backdrop of blue skies and scattered clouds.
Manhattan
Manhattan Greenway Harlem River
In Progress
Photo of The High Line by Brittany Petronella. A walkway lined with greenery winds between modern buildings on a sunny day, with a few people walking in the distance.
Manhattan
The High Line
In Progress
Photo of Inwood NYC Planning Initiative meeting. A man speaks to a seated audience in a brightly lit community hall. People of various ages and backgrounds listen attentively. Tables are set up at the front, and some people stand near the walls. The atmosphere is engaged and communal.
Manhattan
Inwood NYC Planning Initiative
In Progress
Aerial view of Manhattan, New York City, showing a densely packed urban landscape with tall skyscrapers. Surrounding waters are visible, along with several bridges including the Brooklyn Bridge, and scattered boats navigating the rivers. Photo by Eloi Omella.
Manhattan
Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency
In Progress
Aerial view of Manhattan cruise ships docked at Hudson River piers in Manhattan Cruise Terminal, with buildings and a waterfront in the background.
Manhattan
Manhattan Cruise Terminal Master Plan
In Progress
Drawing of Manhattan Waterfront Greenway on Academy Street with people enjoying various activities. A pond with ducks is on the left, surrounded by trees. High-rise buildings and a blue sky are in the background.
Manhattan
Manhattan Waterfront Greenway
In Progress
Photo of New Whitney Museum by Spencer Platt/Getty Images. A person rides a bicycle past a modern white building with large glass windows on an NYC street lined with parked cars.
Manhattan
New Whitney Museum
Completed
NYC Ferry on the East River with the Brooklyn Bridge to the left and Manhattan skyscrapers in the background under a clear blue sky.
Citywide
NYC Ferry
In Progress
Aerial view of Pier 42, a riverside park featuring green spaces, walking paths, sports fields, playgrounds, and a large rectangular soccer field alongside a waterfront, with an urban neighborhood in the background.
Manhattan
Pier 42
Completed
Photo of Robert R. Douglass Bridge by Eric Goodnight/NYCEDC. A modern pedestrian bridge with metal beams and glass sides stretches over an NYC street with tall buildings, trees, and a yellow taxi visible below on a sunny day.
Manhattan
Robert R. Douglass Bridge
Completed
Rendering of SPARC Kips Bay. A New York City scape view of a modern urban area featuring several high-rise glass buildings. The sun casts a warm glow, reflecting off the structures. In the background, a skyline of taller skyscrapers is visible against a hazy sky.
Manhattan
SPARC Kips Bay
In Progress

Queens

Defined by its multiculturalism, Queens is among the most ethnically diverse urban areas in the country—and, with its two airports, it’s the gateway to the city.

Conceptual Rendering of Willets Point housing. A modern urban scene with people walking on a sidewalk next to a fence. Two large, multistory buildings with red and brown facades are visible. A tree provides greenery, and a blue sky is above. A parking area is partially visible.

Willets Point

A neighborhood transformation in Queens featuring new affordable homes and NYC’s York first soccer-specific stadium.

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Queens Projects

Street view of a Downtown Far Rockaway block with a hair salon featuring green awnings. Nearby are various storefronts with colorful signage. Cars are parked along the street, and a streetlight pole stands on the sidewalk. Photo by Kreg Holt/NYCEDC
Queens
Downtown Far Rockaway
In Progress
Aerial view of Hunter's Point South in Long Island City, Queens. The park features a large, circular green space surrounded by trees, a ferry terminal with a boat docked, and the East River with high-rise buildings lining the waterfront. Photo by Jonnu Singleton/SWA Group.
Queens
Hunter's Point South
Completed
Jamaica Now Streetscape Planning Workshop. A diverse group of people sit around a table covered in maps and papers, engaged in a discussion. One man is gesturing while others listen and take notes. The room is bright with artwork on the walls.
Queens
Jamaica Planning Initiative
In Progress
NYC Ferry on the East River with the Brooklyn Bridge to the left and Manhattan skyscrapers in the background under a clear blue sky.
Citywide
NYC Ferry
In Progress
Existing condition of QueensWay Metropolitan Hub. Overgrown railway tracks surrounded by dense trees and foliage. Fallen leaves cover the tracks, and branches encroach on the path, indicating disuse.
Queens
QueensWay Metropolitan Hub
In Progress
Rendering of Raised Shorelines Initiative for Old Howard Beach & Mott Basin. A person walks along a curved stone pathway lined with a metal railing through a green, grassy field under a clear blue sky. Sparse trees and distant structures are visible in the background.
Queens
Raise Shorelines: Old Howard Beach & Mott Basin
In Progress
Busy intersection at Sutphin Blvd and Archer Avenue, Queens, NY with shops, restaurants, and a pizzeria on street corners. Pedestrians cross the street, cars wait at the light, and tall buildings rise in the background under a clear sky.
Queens
Station Plaza
In Progress
Rendering of Sunnyside Yard Greenway displaying a sunny urban park scene with people enjoying various activities. There are grassy areas, walking paths, and outdoor seating with umbrellas surrounded by tall buildings. Families, children, and individuals are scattered throughout the green space.
Queens
Sunnyside Yard Master Plan
In Progress
Conceptual Rendering of Willets Point housing. A modern urban scene with people walking on a sidewalk next to a fence. Two large, multistory buildings with red and brown facades are visible. A tree provides greenery, and a blue sky is above. A parking area is partially visible.
Queens
Willets Point
In Progress

Staten Island

Boasting a proud history and strong community identity, Staten Island is also home to a strong working waterfront on its North Shore—and is a major part of the growing offshore wind opportunity in NYC.

View of St. George Esplanade, Staten Island, New York City with several ferry terminals along the water. Buildings of various sizes and colors are scattered on a hill in the background under a clear blue sky.

The Staten Island North Shore Action Plan

A $400 million investment to expand waterfront access, reimagine key sites, and create new career pathways for Staten Islanders.

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Staten Island Projects

Charleston Library building with large glass windows featuring a stylized lion graphic, brick exterior walls, and a metal overhang above the main entrance. A bike rack and bench are in front, under a clear blue sky.
Staten Island
Charleston Library
Completed
Lighthouse Point rendering by Triangle Equities. Modern glass high-rise tower stands behind renovated historic brick buildings in a sunlit urban plaza with people walking and biking.
Staten Island
Lighthouse Point
In Progress
Photo of New Stapleton Waterfront by John Bartelstone. A grassy park with shrubs and bare trees overlooks a large suspension bridge spanning a body of water under a clear blue sky. Streetlamps line the path near the railing alongside the water.
Staten Island
New Stapleton Waterfront
In Progress
Aerial view of North Shore Entertainment and Amusement Site with Staten Island ferry crossing the water, Manhattan skyline in the distance, and a waterfront park and baseball stadium in the foreground under a partly cloudy sky.
Staten Island
North Shore Entertainment and Amusement Site
In Progress
NYC Ferry on the East River with the Brooklyn Bridge to the left and Manhattan skyscrapers in the background under a clear blue sky.
Citywide
NYC Ferry
In Progress
A red car crosses a flooded road, with other vehicles lined up behind it. The road is partially submerged, flanked by tall grass and trees. Overcast sky and power lines are visible in the background.
Staten Island
Raise Shorelines: Travis Avenue
In Progress
Photo of Saw Mill Creek in Staten Island, New York, by Annalise Knudsonec. A narrow, shallow river or pond with muddy banks curves through a partially cleared area, surrounded by trees and green vegetation under a blue sky. Orange safety fencing is visible on the left.
Staten Island
Saw Mill Creek Wetland Mitigation Bank Credits
In Progress
View of St. George Esplanade, Staten Island, New York City with several ferry terminals along the water. Buildings of various sizes and colors are scattered on a hill in the background under a clear blue sky.
Staten Island
Staten Island North Shore Action Plan
In Progress
A person jogs on a path in Soundview Park by a large body of water. In the background, a suspension bridge spans across the water under a partly cloudy sky. Two bare trees and several empty benches are in the foreground. Photo by Kreg Holt/NYCEDC.
Citywide
Waterfront Facilities Maintenance Management System (WFMMS)
In Progress
Photo of New York Harbor by Kate Glickberg. The New York City skyline featuring the One World Trade Center, seen from across the Hudson River with boats and ferries on the water under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
Citywide
Waterfront Navigator
Completed